The Thunder’s newest signing, goaltender Mark Guggenberger debuts for club tonight in their game against the Melbourne Mustangs. Guggenberger is the teams fourth goaltender to start this season following Di Salvo, Wilkinson and McCann.

Round 6 of the 2015 Australian Ice Hockey League has finished with wins for the Melbourne Mustangs, Sydney Bears, Adelaide Adrenaline, CBR Brave, Perth Thunder and Melbourne Ice. The Thunder remain on top of the standings, edging out the Adrenaline only on goal difference. Next week seven teams are in action across five games with only the Ice sitting out on a bye.

Round 8 of the 2015 East Coast Super League has finished with wins for the Penrith Raptors, Newcastle North Stars and Blueline Bombers. The Raptors remain on top of the standings, one point clear of the North Stars. Next week all six teams are in action across three games.

The Perth Thunder have announced the signing of Ryan Laurel Resourcing as a new sponsor and corporate partner. Ryan Laurel Resourcing are a recruitment business that specialises in the Western Australian construction market. It is currently unknown how long the deal has been signed for.

Australian watchmakers Haigh & Hastings have signed a deal with the Australian Ice Hockey League to become a sponsor for the 2015 season. The deal expands Haigh & Hastings activity in ice hockey with the company already being a major sponsor of the Perth Thunder. Haigh & Hastings will also be awarding seven of their M2 Diver watches as prizes for the 2015 AIHL player awards at the 2015 AIHL Finals. For more information see the article at TheAIHL.com.

Mark McCann made his debut start in a regular season game for the club a day after making his debut on the ice after coming on as a replacement for starting goaltender Daniel Wilkinson. McCann has previously started for the Thunder in Game 3 of their exhibition series against New Zealand back in April. He has previously played two seasons in the Australian Junior Ice Hockey League for the Perth Sharks and three seasons in the Western Australian Super League for the Cockburn Blackhawks.

Two Adrenaline players hit milestones today with Wehebe Darge playing in his 100th AIHL regular season game and Andrew White in his 200th.

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Rookie goaltender Daniel Wilkinson is set to make his debut for the club against the Sydney Bears at the Perth Ice Arena today. Wilkinson spent last season playing in the Western Australian Super League finishing with varied save percentages for the three clubs he played for.

Round 5 of the 2015 Australian Ice Hockey League has finished with wins for the Sydney Bears, Melbourne Ice, CBR Brave and Adelaide Adrenaline. Despite losing both of their games over the weekend the Perth Thunder remain on top of the standings, two points clear of the second placed Newcastle North Stars. Next week all eight teams are in action across seven games.

Round 7 of the 2015 East Coast Super League has finished with a win for the Reach Rebels over the Sting while the Sydney Heat and Penrith Raptors played out a four all draw. Following their draw the Raptors move into first place on the standings, one point ahead of the Newcastle North Stars. Next week all six teams are in action over three games.